ESAs · Vouchers · Tax-credit scholarships
Find the money to pay for private school.
Over thirty states now help families cover tuition at private, Christian, and classical schools. Tell us where your child will go to school and we'll point you to the local guide for your city's programs, deadlines, and participating schools.
Where will your child attend school?
Pick a state, then a metro. We'll send you to the right local funding guide.
Program counts and totals from EdChoice, The ABCs of School Choice (2026). Figures are rounded; each metro guide carries its own state's current numbers.
For families
Yes, your family can probably afford private school.
Most parents assume private school tuition is out of reach. In a growing list of states, the money is already set aside for you. It just has to be claimed, on time, with the right paperwork. We walk you through it, city by city.
- Find out which programs your family qualifies for, including universal programs with no income limit
- Get the application window, the deadline, and the documents each state asks for
- See which private, Christian, and classical schools in your metro accept the funds
- Talk to a local advisor who has walked other families through the same program
Funding programs
Four ways states and donors pay private school tuition
Every state names its program something different. Underneath, almost all of them are one of these four.
Education Savings Accounts
The state deposits the student's share of funding into a parent-directed account. Spend it on tuition, tutoring, curriculum, therapies, and more through a platform like ClassWallet, Odyssey, or Student First.
Vouchers & scholarships
A state-paid scholarship sent straight to the private school you choose. Usually tuition only, often with a fixed award per student per year.
Tax-credit scholarships
Donors fund a scholarship organization and get a state tax credit. Families apply to the organization, not the state. A federal version starts in 2027 in states that opt in.
School-based & private aid
Need-based discounts, church scholarships, multi-child rates, and work-study. Available in every state, and stackable with a public program where one exists.
Find your city
Local funding guides, one metro at a time
Each guide is built for one metro: that state's programs, the local application calendar, and a verified directory of participating schools. More cities are added every week.
For private schools
Get approved. Get funded. Get found.
State programs can add six figures a year to a school's tuition revenue, but only if the school is enrolled with the program, set up on the payment platform, and visible to the families searching. We handle all three.
Program consulting
Eligibility review, program enrollment, ClassWallet and Odyssey vendor setup, accreditation guidance, and compliance so every eligible dollar reaches your school.
- State program & SGO enrollment
- Payment-platform vendor approval
- Accreditation and record-keeping
Family referrals
Families on our city guides tell us where they're looking and what they qualify for. Partner schools hear from those families first, with a profile on the local guide.
- Listed as a participating school
- Introductions to funded families
- Open-house and enrollment promotion
Schools & ministries
Tell us about your school
A short intro is all we need. We'll reply with which programs in your state your school can enroll in, what it takes to get approved, and what families in your metro are asking for.
Questions parents ask
Private school funding, answered plainly
Does my state pay for private school?
More than thirty states now fund some form of private school choice: an education savings account, a voucher or scholarship, or a tax-credit scholarship. Several, including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia, are open to every K-12 student regardless of income. Use the finder above to see your state's status and your city's guide.
How much money can we get?
Awards vary by state and student. Most programs pay the state's per-pupil amount or a share of it, commonly between $5,000 and $10,000 a year, with larger awards for students with disabilities. Your city guide lists the current award for its state.
What is an ESA and how do we spend it?
An Education Savings Account is a state-funded account controlled by the parent. The money is spent through an approved platform such as ClassWallet or Odyssey on tuition, tutoring, curriculum, therapies, and other approved expenses. Unused funds usually roll over year to year.
What if we don't qualify for a state program, or our state doesn't have one?
Every private school we list has its own financial aid, and many churches fund scholarships for member families. Starting in 2027 a federal scholarship tax credit will add a new source in states that opt in. Our guides cover these options alongside the public programs.
Can a church or Christian school accept these funds?
In most states, yes. Schools typically must be accredited or state-approved, enrolled with the program, and set up as a vendor on the payment platform. Our school consulting service walks schools through each step.
Is this a government site?
No. Private School Funding is an independent guide. We explain each state's programs in plain language and connect families with local advisors and participating schools. Always confirm details with your state's program office before applying.